4.4.4. Commercial and Multiple-Family Dwelling Recycling. The Company shall Collect, Process, and Transport all Recyclables from all Commercial and MultipleFamily Dwelling Premises, unless it has received a self-haul exemption. The Company shall notify City of locations where Recycling services are not selected by customer or not possible to provide. Multiple-Family Dwellings will have the option at varying Service Rates to select the appropriate cart size or 2, 3, 4, and 6-cubic yard bins for Recycling collection. The 6-cubic yard bins will not have wheels.
Company will only provide Recycling services to Residential Customers that receive and pay for Solid Waste sendees.
4.4.3. Residential Recycling Carts Replaced. The Company, without expense to the City or the Customer, and within seventy-two hours after notice, shall provide free replacements of Recycling Carts that are lost, stolen or damaged, unless due to customer neglect such as putting hot ashes in the Cart in which case the Company may charge the Customer for the retail costs ofthe replacement Cart. In addition, the Company will replace Recycling Carts damaged due to normal wear and tear and provide free replacements for graffiti on Recycling Carts without charge. The Company, without expense to the City or Customer, and within five working days after notice from the City or the Customer, shall provide a Recycling Cart to a new Residential Customer that has no such Recycling Cart. The Company shall own and maintain all Recycling Carts at its expense.
4.4.6. Collection Days and Times. To the maximum extent possible. Collection of Recyclables from all Residential Customers shall be made bi-weekly and will be scheduled on the same day as Solid Waste collection. Collection from Commercial Premises shall be made on a regular schedule as negotiated between the Commercial Business and the Company.
4.4.5. Commercial Recycling Carts Provided. The Company shall provide recycling Carts to each Commercial Premises, except those that properly self-haul. Recycling Carts shall be provided within fifteen (15) working days ofsign-up and Owner's, Customer’s or property manager’s permission and provision of a proper site.
Recycling Carts shall be sited in accordance with all policies and regulations ofthe City.
4.4.2. Residential Recycling Carts Provided. Company shall provide Residential Customers with Recycling Carts and promotional information within fourteen (14) days of notice of, or request for. Solid Waste service. Customers may co-mingle all Recyclables listed on Exhibit 1 in the Recycling Cart. The Company shall provide and distribute to each Residential Customer one (1) Recycling Cart, but, upon request ofthe Customer and as needed, will provide no more than one additional Recycling Cart at no additional charge. The standard service level for a SingleFamily Residence shall be a 64-gallon Recycling Cart.
4.5. GREEN WASTE
4.6. OTHER COMPANY REQUIREMENTS.
4.5.4. Additional Green Waste Cails. During leafseason (beginning October 1st of each year and ending November 30th of each year), the Company, at the request of a residential customer and at no additional cost to the customer, will provide three additional Green Waste Cails.
4.6.1. Company Provided Equipment and Vehicles. Company shall provide an adequate number of vehicles and equipment for the Collection, Disposal and Transportation services for which it is responsible under this Agreement. All vehicles used by Company under this Agreement shall be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles ofthe State ofCalifornia, shall be kept clean and in good repair, shall be.
4.5.2. Green Waste Collection. The Company shall, once every other week, Collect and Transport Green Waste set out in Carts. Green Waste Carts shall be collected using an automated collection system. The standard service level for a Single-Family Residence shall be a 96-gallon Cail. Company will provide one additional Green Waste Cail upon the request ofthe Customer, and service such Cail at no extra cost.
4.5.1. Green Waste Program. Residential Customers and Commercial Customers will participate in a Green Waste Program.
4.4.S. Materials to be Recycled. Company shall collect and Recycle all ofthe materials listed in Exhibit 1.
4.4.7. Construction and Demolition. The Company shall encourage builders and demolition companies to source separate their C&D for future recycling. Prior to disposal. Company shall have the right to salvage C&D collected pursuant to this Agreement and to retain funds derived therefrom.
4.5.3. Cart Replacement. The Company, without expense to the City or Customer, and within seventy-two hours after notice, shall provide free replacements of Green Waste Carts that are lost, stolen or damaged, unless due to customer neglect such as putting hot ashes in the Cart in which case the Company may charge the Customer for the retail costs ofthe replacement Cart. In addition, the Company will replace Green Waste Carts damaged due to normal wear and tear and provide free replacements for graffiti on Green Waste Carts without charge to the City or Customer within 14 days of request by the City or the Customer. Customers will be able to make a change in Green Waste Cart size or number ofCarts once every six months at no additional replacement cost. The Company, without expense to the City or the Customer, and within five working days after notice, shall provide a Green Waste Cart to a new Residential Customer that has no Green Waste Cart. The Company shall own and maintain all Green Waste Carts at its expense, except as provided in this paragraph.
4.6.6. Service Schedule. In January of each calendar year, the Company shall provide all customers with calendars (which may be in “PDF” or other similar fonnat) identifying the schedule for Solid Waste, Recyclables, and Green Waste Collection uniformly painted and shall be washed at least once every seven (7) calendar days during good weather. Company’s name, phone number and vehicle number shall be prominently displayed on its vehicles. Company shall furnish a listing of equipment utilized to perform all services included in this Agreement upon request by City.
4.6.3. Private Drives and Inaccessible Areas. For Residential Customers on Private Drives or other inaccessible areas, the Company shall Collect Solid Waste, Green Waste and Recyclables on the nearest Public Street or Private Road connecting to the Private Drive or other inaccessible area.
4.6.2. Collection on Holidays. If the day ofCollection on any given route falls on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day or a holiday observed by the Disposal Site to which the City’s Franchise Materials are disposed. Company shall provide Collection Service for such route on the next workday following such holiday, thereby adjusting subsequent workdays that week.
4.6.5. Manner ofCollection. The Company shall perform all Collection Services in a quiet and courteous manner and ensure that all Carts and Bins are placed on the premises from which they were removed in an upright position, with lids closed, and within Five (5) feet ofwhere they were originally placed before collection.
4.6.4. Employees. Company shall exercise reasonable care to hire responsible Employees, to supervise the work ofsuch Employees, and to discipline and, if necessary and consistent with Company's legal and contractual obligations, discharge an Employee failing to meet reasonable standards for performance of work under this Agreement. Company shall comply with applicable state and federal law pertaining to employment including, but not limited to, applicable equal opportunity employment and affirmative action requirements.
4.6.1.1. The City and Company agree that Company’s obligations and/or scope of services under this Agreement exclude any existing requirements regarding the future conversion of fleets, or any part thereof, to Zero-emissions (ZEV) or Near-zero-emissions (NZEV) vehiclc(s) or the future acquisition, hiring or use ofZEVs or NZEVs under Applicable Law, including without limitation Sections 2015 et seq. of Title 13 ofthe California Code of Regulations.
Should such existing Applicable Law apply to any Company's vehicles used in the provision ofservices under this Agreement during the Tenn, then the City and Company agree to meet and confer in good faith to amend this Agreement to incorporate provisions and obligations reasonably necessary to comply with such Applicable Law, and Company shall be entitled to a Service Rates adjustment in accordance with Section 6.5 for such change in Company's obligations and/or scope ofservices under this Agreement.
4.6.8. Service Complaints. All service complaints shall be directed to Company.
Company shall record all complaints duly received and Company agrees to use its best efforts to resolve all such complaints within the two (2) business days next following the date on which such complaint is received. for that calendar year. The calendar shall provide adequate detail for customers to identify specific service days for specific service areas. Hard copies ofthe calendars shall be made available to Customers upon request.
4.7 CHANGE IN OPERATIONS, ADMINISTRATION OR SCHEDULE. The Company shall notify the City in writing of any material changes in, or to the operation to provide Franchise Services (e.g. vehicle routes, equipment type, crew size), administration (e.g., management), and schedule five (5) days in advance ofthe time such material change is implemented. Any changes to the Company’s Collections operation shall meet the service requirements and performance standards and all other
4.6.7. Code Revisions. The City shall use reasonable efforts to update the municipal code to be consistent with the terms ofthis Agreement and to reflect new program requirements ifrequested by the Company.
4.6.8.3. Missed Pickups. In the event of a missed pickup, the Company shall complete the pickup the same day ifthe complaint is received by 12:00 p.m. or by 12:00 p.m. the following day ifthe complaint is received after 12:00 p.m.
4.6.8.2. Complaint Response. The Company shall respond to all complaints, other than missed pickups, within twenty-four (24) hours ifthe complaint is received during a weekday or by the next business day ifthe complaint is received on a Saturday, Sunday or a holiday.
4.6.8.4. Telephone. The Company shall maintain a toll-free telephone system during office hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), which will have available service representatives sufficient to handle the volume of calls typically experienced by the Company. Customers must be able, with reasonable convenience, to reach the Company’s office by phone during office hours.
4.6.8.1. Complaint. The Company agrees to maintain a written log of all oral and written service complaints registered with the Company from Customers, service recipients, or the public within Franchise area (“Complaint Log”). The Company shall be responsible for the prompt and courteous attention to, and prompt and reasonable resolution of, all complaints. Complaints that cannot be reasonably resolved may be appealed to the City Administrator or designee for final resolution. The Company shall record in the Complaint Log all written and oral complaints, noting the name and address of complainant, date and time of complaint, nature of complaint, and nature and date ofresolution. Such log shall be kept so that representatives ofthe City, upon request, may conveniently inspect it.
5. TRANSFER STATION OPERATION SERVICES.
City’s responsibilities. City shall be responsible for ordinary maintenance ofthe Transfer Station and repairs thereto necessitated by normal wear and tear. City shall not be responsible for damages or extraordinary wear to its facilities caused by Company's active negligence or intentional misconduct. City shall construct, where necessary, fences, walls, paving or appurtenances as may be necessary for the collection, sorting and handling of Franchise Materials.
Company's responsibilities. Company shall be responsible for keeping the Transfer Station in a clean and workable condition at all times during the term ofthis agreement.
Company shall not be responsible for any repairs to buildings, grounds and appurtenances on the premises during the term ofthis agreement, except to the extent the damage was caused by the Company's active negligence or intentional misconduct.
Company shall be responsible for the payment of all utility charges and fees connected to the operation ofthe Transfer Station. Company shall provide, and have complete responsibility for all necessary personnel, vehicles, equipment and containers necessary for the collection and handling of Franchise Materials. Company shall be responsible for transferring all material received at the Transfer Station to ultimate disposal or City shall have the right to enter and inspect the Transfer Station during normal operating hours.
5.1. TRANSFER STATION OPERATIONS. The Company shall, with the consent ofthe County of Butte, operate the Ord Ranch Road Transfer Station (the “Transfer Station") for the receipt of Franchise Materials collected by Company under this Agreement, as well as Self-Haul waste from residences and businesses ofthe City and surrounding areas of Butte County (including the area ofthe City and adjacent territory).
4.8. ADDITION OF NEW NON-FRANCHISE SERVICES. Upon receiving a written request from the City, the Company shall provide any other exclusive or non-exclusive services not covered by this Franchise, and that it is qualified to provide, including, but not limited to, assistance to the City in the event of natural disasters, subject to establishment of appropriate and mutually agreed upon compensation for providing the service.
Company shall have the right to utilize the Transfer Station for Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, Green Waste, Construction and Demolition Debris collection and transfer purposes, and all ofthe property, buildings and appurtenances located at the Transfer Station.
terms ofthis Agreement. In the case of changes to the Collection schedule the Company must notify all affected Customers at least (14) days prior to any change in the Collection day. The Company shall not pennit any Customer to go more than seven (7) days without Solid Waste Collection Service in connection with a Collection schedule change other than in the event of an Uncontrollable Circumstance.
5.1.1. Transfer Operations. Transfer operations to be perfonned by the Company inelude, but are not necessarily limited to: the screening ofincoming loads for hazardous waste, or other unacceptable material at a level consistent with or greater than that required by the applicable regulations; receipt of acceptable Solid Waste; the transfer of Solid Waste from the designated tipping area to the Company provided (40) to sixty five (65) yard transfer containers; and transport of Solid Waste to the Disposal Site.
5.1.4. Senior Bulky Waste Collection. Upon request by the City, the Company will provide at no additional charge curbside collection of Bulky Waste for Residential Customers who request such service, are over 65 years of age and do not have a vehicle to use the voucher at the transfer station; provided that the Company’s obligation shall be limited to collecting Bulky Waste consisting of no more than four cubic yards in aggregate per household per year. The Company's obligations shall be limited to the first 25 qualifying individuals requesting service during each processing facilities. Company shall be required to ensure that unloaded materials are properly placed in the designated areas. For example. Company shall be required to deposit batteries and cell phones, used motor oil and used motor oil filters in the containers designated for storage ofthese materials.
5.1.2. Residential Household Hazardous Waste Program. Company agrees to conduct a Residential Customer household hazardous waste program at the Transfer Station free of charge to City residents. As a pail ofthis program, the Company shall conduct appropriate public awareness and education programs concerning the need to separately dispose of certain hazardous wastes used commonly for residential use.
Company shall further institute a once a month collection of household hazardous waste at the Transfer Station, including a load check program at the landfill site.
Materials to be accepted shall include, at a minimum, antifreeze, batteries, oil, paint and materials containing chlorofluorocarbon (CFC).
5.1.3. Transfer Station Voucher. City will provide each dwelling unit receiving residential services with one “Transfer Station Voucher’’ on a schedule and on a form to be approved by the Company. Each voucher will entitle a resident ofthat dwelling unit to dispose at no cost of up to two (2) cubic yards ofrefuse at the Transfer Station during the term ofthis Agreement. To be valid, the voucher must be presented upon entrance to the transfer station. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the voucher shall not permit the disposal of commercial waste or any materials that under current or future statute, ordinance or regulation require the application of special treatment, handling, or disposal practices beyond those normally required for solid waste, including without limitation dirt, concrete, tires, liquids, toxic or hazardous materials, cathode ray tubes (CRT), materials containing CFC’s, and large or heavy metal objects such as auto bodies, engines, transmissions, refrigerators, and air-conditioners; provided, however, that Company may, in its discretion, accept such waste and materials for an additional charge to be determined by Company.
5.2. MATERIALS TO BE TRANSFERRED AND DISPOSED OF AT THE TRANSFER STATION.
5.3. DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION. The Transfer Station will be open to the public, at a minimum, every Saturday and Sunday, unless Saturday or Sunday falls on a recognized holiday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Company may remain open additional days and additional hours ifthe volume of Solid Waste is such that additional time is warranted. In the event that Company does desire to operate on additional days, Company shall give the City thirty (30) days’ notice ofits intention to do so.
5.5. COMPANY AND OTHER COMMERCIAL HAULER USE OF TRANSFER STATION.
5.2.1. The Company shall accept and transfer all self-hauled Solid Waste within the jurisdiction ofthe City and in the Gridley-Biggs County areas and delivered to the Transfer Station.
5.1.5. Drop-Off Recycling Center. As part ofthe Transfer Station Operation Services the Company agrees to provide and maintain a drop-offrecycling center at the Ord Ranch Road Transfer Station. Materials to be accepted are to include, but are not necessarily limited to: aluminum cans, glass bottles and jars, e-waste, metal cans and narrow neck plastic containers (plastic I & 2), and newspaper, mixed paper (including but not limited to magazines, junk mail, brown paper bags, and white and colored paper), and corrugated cardboard.
calendar year. Such services will be provided on a schedule mutually agreed upon by City and the Company. The Company may charge an additional charge of S35 for special handling items, such as a refrigerator requiring refrigerant evacuation.
Should the City decide not to implement this program, the City may utilize the 25 four cubic yard cleanup bins for code enforcement, other clean-up programs or for the City’s use. For purposes ofthis paragraph “Bulky Waste” excludes Hazardous Waste, items larger than four cubic yards and items of excessive size or density, such as engine blocks, spas, boats and trailers.
5.4. CITY USE OF TRANSFER STATION. The City reserves the right to enter the Ord Ranch Road Transfer Station at any time, including non-operating hours, for its own use for the purpose of dumping street sweepings and refuse. There shall be no charge to the City for this material.
5.2.2. Company shall have sufficient bins on hand such that no one be turned away who presents acceptable Solid Waste during the hours the Transfer Station is open.
Delivery of Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, Green Waste or any other materials to the Transfer Station by a commercial hauler or collector other than Company is not permitted without the written authorization ofthe City.
6. SERVICE RATES
5.6. APPLICATION AND PERMIT. Attached hereto and made a pail hereof is a copy of the Solid Waste Facilities Permit for the Ord Ranch Road Transfer Station (Attachment A). The requirements and the provisions ofsaid Pennit are incorporated herein and made a part ofthis Agreement, and Company agrees to abide in all respects by the requirements ofsaid Permit.
5.8. INSPECTIONS. To ensure that the regulations and laws for the operation ofthe Ord Ranch Road Transfer Station are met, the site and operation may be inspected during the term ofthis Agreement by a representative ofthe City, State or other authorized agency to assure compliance.
6.1. AMOUNT OF SERVICE RATES. As ofthe Effective Date ofthis Agreement, Company may not charge Service Rates in excess ofthose set forth in Exhibit “2." The Company may establish charges for Special Services that arc not specified in Exhibit 2.
5.7. AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY. Attached hereto (Attachment B) and made a part hereof is a copy ofthe “Agreement Between the County of Butte and the City ofGridley for the City's Use of Certain Premises” (City/County Transfer Station Agreement). The requirements and the provisions ofsaid City/County Transfer Station Agreement are incorporated herein and made a part ofthis Agreement, and Company agrees to abide in all respects by the requirements ofsaid City/County Transfer Station Agreement. The City shall make a good faith effort to extend the term ofthe City/County Transfer Station Agreement for an additional period ending no earlier than eight years following the end ofthe Initial Term. Should the County decline to extend or renew the Transfer Station Agreement, the City and Company will meet to determine impacts and options.
5.5.2. Commercial Hauler Delivery to Transfer Station. The City and Company may agree in writing to authorize other commercial haulers to deliver Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials or Green Waste to the Ord Ranch Road Transfer Station.
5.5.1. Company Use ofTransfer Station. The Company shall have the right to use the Ord Ranch Road Transfer Station for the transfer of Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials and Green Waste. Should the Company not be able to use the Ord Ranch Road Transfer Station for this intended purpose due to regulatory prohibitions or inability to effectively operate the transfer station as proposed due to lack of effective due diligence or other factors within its control, it shall make alternative arrangements for handling ofthis material at no additional cost to the City; if Company is not able to use the Transfer Station for reasons beyond its reasonable control, and alternate facilities arc used at an increased cost to Company, then Company shall be entitled to additional compensation (Section 6.4). Company shall notify the City in writing of any proposed material changes to the use ofthe Ord Ranch Road Transfer Station. Approval of any such proposed changes shall be entirely at the discretion ofthe City, and shall be provided to the Company in writing.
6.3. FUEL COST ADJUSTMENT
(1+ [(Fuel Cost Change - CPI Change) x Fuel Percentage]) x Old Rate = New Rate The terms used in the preceding formula shall have the following meanings:
6.3.2. Procedural Requirements. The Fuel Cost Adjustment shall be made annually concurrently with and using the same time frames as the adjustment for changes in the Consumer Price Index as contemplated by Section 6.2.
6.3.3. Formula for Fuel Cost Adjustments. The Fuel Cost Adjustment shall be calculated by the following formula:
“Fuel Cost Change” means, for No. 2 diesel fuel, the average price for California No. 2 diesel fuel for the most recently completed calendar year divided by such average price for the calendar year preceding the most recent calendar year. The price used to compute the Fuel Cost Change shall be the price reported by the United States Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration. In the event that price is no longer reported, the parties will designate a new methodology for determining the price based on comparable data. For fuels other than No. 2 diesel, the Company shall calculate the change in fuel cost using the same time periods and a reasonably comparable fuel price index.
6.2. CPI ADJUSTMENT. The Service Rates set forth in Exhibit 2 shall be adjusted on January 1st of each year, beginning January 1,2025 and annually thereafter to reflect one-hundred percent (100%) ofthe annual change in the Consumer Price Index, series CUUR0000SEHG CPI-U Water and Sewer and Trash Collection Services, US City Average, not seasonally adjusted, as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (CPI). This annual adjustment to the rates will be based on 100-percent ofthe annual percentage change in the CPI for September ofthe current year as compared to September ofthe prior year (CPI 100% Rate Adjustment Factor). Annual CPI adjustments shall have a 2% floor and 5% cap. If an annual CPI adjustment would otherwise be lower than 2% or above 5%, such difference will be applied to the following year’s CPI adjustment. For example, if a CPI adjustment would be 6% if not for the cap. the adjustment shall be 5%, and 1% shall be added to the following year’s CPI adjustment. The Company shall submit a formal Request for Service Rates Adjustment to the City on an annual basis no later than November 1st of the current year.
6.3.1. Entitlement to Fuel Cost Adjustment. The Service Rates set by this Agreement are calculated to pay certain expenses and costs that are of a contingent and uncertain nature. Therefore, in addition to the CPI Adjustment and other rate adjustments provided by this Article 6, the Service Rates shall be further adjusted for changes in fuel costs associated with performance ofthe services hereunder in the manner provided below.
6.4. REDIRECTION OF FRANCHISE MATERIALS. In the event that the Company redirects Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials and/or Green Waste to a facility other than the Ord Ranch Road Transfer Station and such changes result in a material increase or decrease in costs and/or increase or decrease in revenues to the Company, the Company and the City shall have the right to receive an adjustment in the Service Rates sufficient to offset in full such increase or decrease, and in no event shall the Company be required to implement any redirection until such time as adjustments in the Service Rates rates have been made in order to compensate the Company for such increase in costs and/or decrease in revenues.
“CPI Change" means the average CPI index for the U.S. City Average, All Items, 1982 84 = 100, for All Urban Consumers, for the most recently completed calendar year divided by such average price for the calendar year preceding the most recent calendar year.
“New Rate" means the new rate calculated pursuant to the preceding formula that will replace the Old Rate.
6.5. EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE RATE REVIEW REQUEST In addition to the annual adjustment provided by Sections 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4 above, the Service Rates shall, upon written request ofCompany, be further adjusted to fully capture increased expenses and lost revenue associated with performance ofthe services hereunder due to any one or more ofthe following causes:
“Old Rate" means each ofthe rates for services as they may have been previously adjusted or amended.
6.3.4. Fuel Cost Floor. This rate adjustment for fuel costs shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other rate increase to which Company may be entitled under this Agreement. Under no circumstances may an adjustment for fuel costs reduce a rate below the initial rates as ofthe Effective Date, as increased thereafter pursuant to this Article 6 or other provisions ofthis Agreement. Adjustments for fuel costs shall only be made to increase or reduce (but not below zero) prior adjustments for fuel costs.
6.5.1. Uncontrollable Circumstance;
6.5.2. Changes in Applicable Law that is effective after the Effective Date ofthis Agreement;
“Fuel Percentage” means the Company’s total cost for diesel fuel (or such other fuel as is employed by Company) incurred during the most recent calendar year divided by Company’s total operating revenue for such calendar year, in both cases calculated for Company's operations district that includes the City.
6.6. BILLING AND COLLECTION OF ACCOUNTS. Company shall bill Customers for all Collection Services (including Disposal) for Franchise Materials as part of a single all-inclusive Service Rate. Such billings may cover the periods and be collected by the methods hereinafter set forth.
6.6.2. Non-Residential. All non-residential Customers shall be billed monthly in advance, except for roll-offservices, which may be billed in arrears. Payment with respect to each such bill shall be due on or before the 30th day following the end of the service period for which the bill is rendered; thereafter the bill shall be considered delinquent, and the Company may discontinue service and may charge interest, not to exceed 1.5% per month, for such time as the bill remains unpaid after the due date.
If Company requests a Service Rates adjustment pursuant to this Section 6.5, it shall prepare a Service Rates adjustment request setting forth its calculations ofthe increased costs/lost revenue and accompanying adjustment to the Service Rates necessary to offset such increased costs/lost revenue. The City may request documentation and data reasonably necessary to evaluate such request by Company, and may retain, at its own expense, an independent third party to audit and review such documentation and request.
Ifsuch third party is retained, the City shall take reasonable steps, consistent with Applicable Law, to protect the confidential or proprietary nature of any data or infonnation supplied by Company. The City shall approve all properly calculated Service Rates adjustments within ninety (90) days ofCompany’s request, and the adjusted Service Rates shall be deemed to take effect as of the date of Company’s request.
In addition, ifthe request is based upon any new or increased third party fees, taxes, assessments or charges, the City shall approve the Service Rates adjustment within such time period as necessary to ensure that such fees, taxes, assessments or charges are passed on to Service Recipients by the date the same are effective.
6.6.1. Residential. Single-Family Residence and Multiple-Family Dwellings Customers may be billed for up to three (3) months in advance or based on arrears/advanced billing combinations implemented at the discretion ofthe Company. Payment shall be due within 30-days ofthe billing date. If not paid when due, the bill may thereafter bear a late charge of 1.5% per month which shall be collectible along with the charge for service. If the bill is not within 90-days of billing, and after notice of delinquency has been sent to the Customer by Company, the Company may discontinue service and may continue charge interest not to exceed 1.5% per month, for such time as the bill remains unpaid after the due date.
6.5.3. Increase in surcharges, fees, assessments or taxes levied by federal, state or local regulatory authorities or other governmental entities related to the Franchise Services;
6.5.4. Processing facility and disposal facility/landfill tip fees that are not regulated by the Company or an affiliate ofthe Company.
6.5.5. Any other extraordinary circumstances or causes or reasons that are not within the reasonable control of Company.
6.7. CONTAMINATION AND OVERAGE.
Company will mail three (3) notices to delinquent Customers and each affected property Owner. Such notices shall be mailed in February, March and April, with a payment due date ofJune 1st. Company shall provide the City a list ofthe delinquent accounts that have not paid. A bill must be past due at least one hundred twenty (120) days and the Company shall exercise reasonable efforts as described in this Section to achieve collection ofthe bill prior to passing it on to the City for placement on the tax rolls. City shall reimburse Company for delinquent payments that are placed on the tax roll upon collection ofthose payments from the property Owner and within thirty (30) days ofreceipt by the City.
6.6.4. Special Services. Company shall also receive fees for performance ofspecial services as agreed upon in separate contracts between Company and each Customer requesting such special service. Company shall provide the City with notice ofsuch special services and the fees charged.
6.6.3. Special Assessment Procedure. During each quarterly billing period, Company shall determine which Customers (SFD, MFD and Commercial) arc ninety (90) days or more delinquent in payment oftheir bill. Company shall prepare and mail a bill to each such Customer indicating that the Customer has incurred a bill that is ninety (90) days delinquent. Company shall also mail a notice to each affected property Owner, if not the Customer, advising the Owner that the Customer's tenant has incurred a bill that is ninety (90) days delinquent, including tenants who have cancelled their service. Company agrees that it will use the most current data of property Owners compiled by the County Tax Assessor’s Office when mailing such notices.
6.7.1.3. Violation Notice: An electronic notice to the customer (ifsuch contact information is provided by customer) with the following information: (a) Date ofthe offense; (b) description ofthe offense; (c) if available, a photograph or video (or link to photograph or video); (d) description ofthe materials that are appropriate for collection in said container and a link to view online with
6.7.1.2. Overage: (i) Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials or Green Waste exceeding its container’s intended capacity such that the lid is lifted (or would be lifted if lowered) or (ii) Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials or Green Waste placed on top of or in the immediate vicinity ofthe container, in bags or otherwise.
6.7.1. Definitions:
6.7.1.1. Contamination: Materials placed in a Recyclable Materials container other than Recyclable Materials, or material placed in a Green Waste container other than Green Waste.
6.7.2. The following shall apply regarding occurrences ofContamination and Overage:
6.7.2.1. Contamination.
6.7.2.1.1. 6.7.2.I.2.
First and Second Occurrences. Company shall service containers with Contamination except where there is visible Excluded Waste.
Company shall provide a Violation Notice, where such contact information has been provided.
Third and Subsequent Occurrences. Company may opt to not collect Recyclable Materials or Green Waste containers with Contamination; in such event, the customer may request the container be collected as Solid Waste, and an additional fee will apply. Alternatively, Company may collect a container with Contamination and invoice the customer a Contamination Charge in the amount set forth in Exhibit A. In either case, the Company shall provide a Violation Notice where such electronic contact information has been provided.
educational materials; and (e) website to obtain additional information and/or receive responses to questions the customer may have.
6.7.2.2. Overage. Company may opt to not collect Overage, unless caused by Company spillage of non-overloaded containers during collection; in such event, the customer may correct the Overage and request that Company return to service the container (an additional fee will apply). Alternatively, Company may collect the container with Overage and invoice the customer an Overage Charge in the amount set forth in Exhibit A. In either case, the Company shall provide a Violation Notice where such electronic contact information has been provided. Ifthere have been more than three instances of Overage in any 12- month period for a particular service (i.e., Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, or Green Waste), Company may increase the customer's service level (i.e., larger container or more frequent service) to mitigate the Overage, and may increase the charges to such Customer according to the increased service level.
6.7.2.3. Overweight Containers. The Company may refuse to collect any Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, or Green Waste Container which the Company reasonably believes to be overweight. A container shall be considered “overweight” ifthe total weight ofthe container and contents exceeds two times the volume capacity ofsaid container (e.g., 192 pounds for a 96-gallon Cart). The Company shall provide notification to the customer regarding each instance of non-collection.
7. REPORTS. The Company will provide the City with reports that contain the information required by the City for compliance with AB 939 and for the City to measure the Company’s performance ofitems in this Agreement, but limited to information directly attributable to the 8 1 INDEMNIFICATION OF THE CITY.
Collection Services provided under this Agreement. The frequency and content ofthe reports shall be determined by agreement ofthe City and the Company.
8.2. INSURANCE SCOPE AND LIMITS. The Company shall procure and maintain for the duration ofthe contract insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance ofthe work hereunder by the Company, his agents, representatives, employees or subcommands.
With respect to General Liability and Pollution and/or Environmental Impairment Liability coverage shall be maintained for a minimum of five (5) years after contract completion, which continuing coverage may be maintained through continuous policy renewals. The maintenance of claims made against any insurance required ofthe Company shall not be considered a waiver by City of any claim or liabilities it may have against the Company.
8.1.1. General Indemnity. The Company agrees to and shall indemnify, defend, with counsel acceptable to the City, and hold harmless City, its officers, officials, employees, volunteers, agents and assigns from and against any and all damages (whether special, general or punitive), loss, liability, fines, penalties, forfeitures, claims, demands, actions, proceedings or suits (whether administrative orjudicial), in law or in equity, of every kind and description, ( including, but not limited to, injury to and death of any person and damage to property, strict liability, product liability, or for contribution or indemnity claimed by third parties) arising or resulting from or in any way connected with: (i) the operation ofthe Company, its agents, employees, affiliates and subcontractors, in perfonning or failing to perform this Agreement; (ii) the failure ofthe Company, its agents, employees, affiliates and subcontractors to comply in all respects with the provisions ofthis Agreement, Applicable Laws; (iii) the acts of Company, its officers, employees, agents, affiliates and subcontractors in performing services under this Agreement (whether or not third parties may also be contributorily negligent); (iv) the acts ofthe Company, its officers, employees, agents, affiliates and/or subcontractors in performing services under this Agreement for which strict liability is imposed by law (including without limitation strict liability under environmental laws), subject to the Company’s right of contribution, if any, against the City; and (v) the processing, marketing, and end use of Recyclable Materials and Green Waste. The foregoing indemnity shall only apply to the extent such loss, liability, penalty, forfeiture, claim, demand, action, proceeding, suit, injury, death or damage is not caused by the negligence or willful misconduct ofthe City, its officers, employees, agents or volunteers.
8.2.1. Minimum Limits ofInsurance. The Company shall maintain insurance coverage ofthe following type and with limits no less than:
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8.3. REVOCATION OF PREVIOUS AGREEMENTS. This Agreement, rather than any preceding agreements between the City and Company, shall govern with respect to the Company and City' rights, duties and obligations relating to this Franchise. Upon execution ofthis Agreement, all previous Agreements shall terminate and be of no further force and effect except with respect to covenants therein for acts and omissions occurring prior to the date oftermination.
8.2.2. Deductible and Self-Insured Retentions. The deductibles or self-insured retentions for the General Liability and Auto Liability policies are for the account ofthe Company and shall be the sole responsibility ofthe Company.
8.2.3. Other Insurance Provisions. The policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
8.2.3.2. Worker’s Compensation and Employers Liability Coverage. The Insurance company shall agree to waive all rights ofsubrogation against the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by the Grantee for the City.
8.2.3.4. Verification of Coverage. The Company shall furnish the City with certificates ofinsurance and endorsements effecting coverage required by this clause or certificates evidencing such coverage. The endorsements or certificates are to be signed by a person authorized by that Insurance Company to bind coverage on its behalf.
8.2.3.3. All Coverages. Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled by either party except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to the City.
8.2.3.1. Automobile liability and general liability: The City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by or on behalf ofthe Company; and with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf ofthe Company including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations.
8.2.1.1. General Liability: $5,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.
8.2.1.2. Automobile Liability: $5,000,000 combined single limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage.
8.2.1.3. Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability: $3,000,000 each accident, $1,000,000 policy limit bodily injury or disease, $3,000,000 each employee bodily injury by disease.
8.2.1.4. Pollution and/or Environmental Impairment Liability: $5,000,000 each occurrence^ 10,000,000 policy aggregate covering liability arising from the release of waste materials and/or irritants, contaminants or pollutants.
9.1. EVENTS OF DEFAULT. Each ofthe following shall constitute an event of default (“Event of Default”) hereunder, in each case subject to any applicable cure rights, including without limitation the cure rights provided in Section 9.2:
9.1.2. Company bankruptcy. The Company files a voluntary petition for debt relief under any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, debtor relief, or other similar law now or hereafter in effect, or consents to the appointment of or taking of possession by a receiver, liquidator, assignee (other than as a part of a transfer of equipment no longer useful to the company or necessary for this Agreement), trustee (other than as security for an obligation under a deed oftrust), custodian, sequestrator (or similar official) ofthe company for a pail ofthe Company’s operating assets or any substantial pail ofthe Company’s property, or shall make any general assignment for the benefit ofthe Company’s creditors, or shall fail generally to pay the Company’s debts as they become due.
9.2. CURE RIGHTS. Notwithstanding any other provision ofthe Agreement to the contrary, the City shall provide the Company with reasonable notice of and a reasonable opportunity to cure any breach ofthis Agreement during the time periods set forth below or such longer period as may otherwise be provided in the Agreement (the “Cure Period”). Any breach that is timely cured by the Company shall not be determined to constitute an event of default or give rise to the City's right to terminate or suspend the Agreement or pursue its other remedies for breach. The Company shall begin cure of any breach or default as soon as it becomes aware ofthe breach or default, whether 8 4. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND MUNICIPAL CODE. Company agrees that it will comply with all Applicable Law and those provisions ofthe Gridley Municipal Code which are applicable to the work or business in which it is herein franchised, and with any and all amendments to such applicable provisions during the term hereof, but only to the extent they are not inconsistent with or do not conflict with the terms and conditions ofthis Agreement without regard to this Section.
9.1.3. Court order or decree. Any court having jurisdiction shall enter a decree or order for relief in respect ofthe Company, in any involuntary case brought under any bankruptcy, insolvency, debtor relief, or similar law now or hereafter in effect, or the Company shall consent to or shall fail to oppose any such proceeding, or any such court shall enter a decree or order appointing a receiver, liquidator, assignee, custodian, trustee, sequestrator (or similar official) ofthe Company or for any part ofthe Company's operating equipment or assets, or order the winding up or liquidation ofthe affairs ofthe Company.
9.1.1. Failure to correct breach. Failure to correct any breach ofthis Agreement within the applicable cure period (as defined below).
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9.5. EXCUSE FROM PERFORMANCE
9.6. DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
9.3. RIGHT TO TERMINATE UPON DEFAULT Upon an Event of Default by the Company, the City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, subject to review as provided in Section 9.6.
9.4. CUMULATIVE SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE. The City’s right to terminate the Agreement under Section 9.3 is not exclusive, and the City's termination ofthe Agreement shall not constitute an election ofremedies. Instead, all remedies provided for in this Agreement shall be in addition to any and all other non-duplicativc legal and equitable rights and remedies which the City may have under law or as otherwise provided in this Agreement.
9.2.2. Within thirty (30) days of giving or receiving notice of default; provided that if the nature ofthe default is such that it will reasonably require more than thirty (30) days to cure, the Company shall have such additional time as is reasonably needed to expeditiously complete a cure. During any default cure period, the Company shall provide the City weekly written status of progress in curing such default. discovered by the Company or through notice from the City. Upon becoming cognizant ofthe default, the Company shall proceed to cure such default as follows:
9.5.1. Excuse from Performance. The Parties shall be excused from performing their respective obligations hereunder in the event they are prevented from so performing by Uncontrollable Circumstances beyond the control of and not the fault ofthe Party claiming excuse from performance hereunder. In the event of labor unrest, including but not limited to strike, work stoppage or slowdown, sickout, picketing, or other concerted job action, the Company shall not be required to adhere strictly to the specific requirements ofthis Agreement regarding routes, collection times or similar matters; provided, however, that: (i) in no event shall more than nine days elapse between pickups for customers, and (ii) all customers shall receive at least 24 hours' notice of deviations from collection routes or times.
9.5.2. Notice. The Party claiming excuse from performance shall, within two (2) business days after such party has notice ofsuch cause, give the other party notice ofthe facts constituting such cause, efforts undertaken by the Company to attempt to perform this Agreement, the estimated timelines for such performance, and asserting its claim to excuse under this Section; provided, that failure to give such notice shall not eliminate the excuse from performance except to the extent the other Party shall have been prejudiced by such failure.
9.2.1. Immediately, ifthe default is such that in the determination ofthe City, the health, safety, or welfare ofthe public is endangered thereby; or
9.6.2. Dispute Resolution Procedures.
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Notification. When a party believes there is a dispute relating to the Agreement, the party will give the other party written notice ofthe dispute.
Confidentiality. All negotiations are confidential and shall be treated as compromise and settlement negotiations under the State of California Rules of Evidence.
9.6.1. Reference of dispute. Any dispute seeking damages and any dispute seeking other legal or equitable relief, including but not limited to specific enforcement of any provision hereof, shall be heard and determined as provided below in this Section
9.6. 9.6.3. Interim Measures. Notwithstanding the requirements for alternative dispute resolution procedures (such as negotiation and submission to the City Council), either party may apply to the courts ofthe State ofCalifornia for equitable relief, including temporary restraining orders, injunctions, attachments and conservation orders in appropriate circumstances.
9.6.2.1. Negotiations. In the event that any dispute may arise, the parties shall first seek to resolve any disputes by negotiations between a senior executive ofthe Company and the City Administrator (the “Senior Executives").
9.6.2.1.2. Meeting among Senior Executives. The Senior Executives shall meet at a mutually acceptable time and place within thirty (30) days after the date ofthe notice to exchange relevant information and to attempt to resolve the dispute. If a Senior Executive intends to be accompanied at a meeting by an attorney, the other party’s Senior Executive shall be given at least three (3) business days’ notice ofsuch intention and may also be accompanied by an attorney.
9.6.2.3. Litigation. If a dispute has not been resolved to the satisfaction ofthe parties within sixty (60) days after the written submission to the City Council, then either party may initiate litigation in the courts ofthe State ofCalifornia, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction over such disputes. The exclusive venue for such disputes shall be Butte County.
9.6.2.2. City Council. Ifthe dispute has not been resolved within thirty (30) days after the date ofthe notice of a dispute, or ifthe party receiving such notice fails or refuses to meet within such time period, either party may submit the dispute to the City Council for resolution by making written request to the City Council. The City Council shall consider the dispute at a meeting to be held within thirty (30) days following receipt ofsuch request.
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9.6.5. Punitive Damages. Penal, punitive, treble, multiple, consequential, incidental or similar damages may not be recovered or awarded as damages for a breach ofthis Agreement. I lowever. notwithstanding the preceding sentence, in the case of a finding of tortious liability by either party, there shall be no prohibition on the award of punitive, exemplary or treble damages where such damages are based upon a judicial finding of “fraud”, “oppression” or “malice” as those terms are defined in California Civil Code 3294.
“Assignment” means: (i) a sale, exchange or other transfer ofthis Agreement, the Company's rights hereunder, or substantially all ofthe Company’s assets dedicated to service under this Agreement to a third party; (ii) a sale, exchange or other transfer of thirty (30) percent or more ofthe outstanding common stock ofthe Company; (iii) any reorganization, consolidation, merger re-capitalization, stock issuance or re-issuance, voting trust, pooling Agreement, escrow arrangement, liquidation or other transaction to which the Company or any ofits shareholders is a party which results in a change of ownership or control ofthirty (30) percent or more ofthe value or voting rights in the stock ofthe Company; and (iv) any combination ofthe foregoing (whether or not in related or contemporaneous transactions) which has the effect of any such transfer or change of ownership; provided that the effect ofsuch occurrence is to change control of the Company or responsibility for this Agreement to an entity that is not controlled by Company’s ultimate parent entity (as defined on the effective date ofthis Agreement in 16 CFR §801.1 (a)(3)). For purposes ofthis Section, the term “proposed assignee” shall refer to the proposed assignee(s) or other successor(s) in interest pursuant to the assignment. Ifthe Company is a subsidiary of another corporation or business entity, any “Assignment,” as defined above, by the parent company or corporation shall be considered an Assignment by the Company; provided, however, that no such occurrence shall constitute an “Assignment” if, following such occurrence, the surviving ultimate parent entity is owned by a large, fluid aggregation ofshareholders where no shareholder owns more than ten percent (10%) ofthe voting securities ofthe surviving ultimate parent entity (excluding, however, any such shareholder that prior to such transaction owned 10% or more ofthe voting securities ofthe ultimate parent entity ofCompany).
Notwithstanding any other provision ofthis Section 10, reorganizations, mergers, consolidations, sales of equity or assets or similar transactions between or among entities owned by the same ultimate parent, including but not limited to Company and regardless ofwhich entity is the survivor, do not constitute an Assignment.
9.6.4. Costs and Attorney’s Fees. In the event of any action or litigation to enforce this Agreement, for interpretation or construction ofthis Agreement, or on account of any default under or breach ofthis Agreement, each party to such action, arbitration or litigation shall bear its own costs and expenses in connection with such action or litigation.
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The City shall consent to such an assignment ifsuch information reasonably demonstrates that the proposed assignee has the demonstrated technical and financial capability to perform all Franchise Services.
10.2.5. Assignee has experience in billing Customers for a city of comparable size to City ofGridley in which the company has provided residential and Commercial Service, and has successfully performed the billing and collection services for a minimum of five years for Residential and Commercial Customers.
10.2.1. That the proposed assignee has at least 10 years of Solid Waste management experience on a scale equal to or exceeding the scale of operations conducted by Company under this Agreement.
10.2.2. In the last five (5) years, the proposed assignee has not suffered any significant citations or other censure from any State, federal or local laws and the assignee has provided City with a complete list ofsuch citations and censures.
10.2.4. The proposed assignee conducts its Solid Waste management practices in accordance with sound Solid Waste management practices in full compliance with all federal. State and local laws regulating the collection and Disposal of Solid Waste including hazardous substances.
10.2.3. The proposed assignee has at all times conducted its operations in an environmentally safe and conscientious fashion.
Ifthe City consents to an Assignment at the point oftransition, the Company shall cooperate with the City and subsequent Company(s) or subcontractor(s) to assist in an orderly transition which shall include the Company providing route lists and billing information. If any entity succeeds to the rights duties and obligations ofthe Company under this Agreement in conformity with the terms ofthis Section 10 (including with the City’s consent, where required), then the City shall execute a novation whereby such new entity shall assume all ofthe rights, duties and obligations ofthe Company under In connection with any proposed Assignment, the Company shall furnish the City with satisfactory proofthat any proposed assignee has the demonstrated technical and financial capability to perform all Franchise Services, including:
10.2.6. Financial assurances that confinn the assignee's financial ability to perform the Agreement, and the City may require changes to the insurance coverage provided in this Agreement (including without limitation insurance products, coverage limits, deductibles and self-insured retentions) as appropriate in view of the assignee’s financial capability and to confirm the assignee’s financial ability to perform all Franchise Services and its other responsibilities under this Agreement.
10.2.7. Any other infomiation required by City to ensure the proposed assignee can fulfill the terms ofthis Agreement in a timely, safe and effective manner.
II. MISCELLANEOUS
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this Agreement and the City shall release the Company of all obligation and liability under this Agreement.
AMENDMENT. Except for rate and fee adjustments made pursuant to Section 6 ofthis Agreement, this Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written agreement duly authorized and executed by both City and Company.
INDEPENDENT COMPANY7. It is expressly understood and agreed that Company shall perform all work and services described herein as an independent contractor and not as an officer, agent, servant or employee of City; that Company shall have the exclusive control over the details ofthe services and work performed hereunder and all persons performing the same; that Company shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions ofits officers, agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors, if any; and that nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint venture between City and Company. Neither Company nor its officers, employees, agents or subcontractors shall obtain any rights to retirement benefits, workers' compensation benefits or any other benefits which accrue to City employees.
LAW TO GOVERN. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that the laws ofthe State ofCalifornia shall govern the rights, obligation, duties and liabilities of the parties to this Agreement and shall govern the interpretation ofthis Agreement.
FEES AND GRATUTIES. Company shall not, nor shall it pennit any agent, employee or subcontractor employed by it to, request, solicit, demand or accept, either directly or indirectly, any compensation or gratuity for the collection of Franchise Materials otherwise required to be collected under this Agreement, other than acceptance by drivers of holiday gifts offered by customers of a reasonable value.
RIGHT OF ENTRY. Company shall have the right, until receipt of written notice revoking permission to pass is delivered to Company, to enter or drive on any private street, court, place, easement or other private property for the purpose of collecting or transporting Franchise Materials ofthe Owner of or Customer located on the private street, easement, or property, or its lawful occupant.
NOTICES. All notices, demands, requests, consents or other communications which this Agreement contemplates or authorizes, or requires or permits either party to give to the other, shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or a nationally recognized overnight delivery service (receipt requested), addressed to the respective party as follows:
10.4. The Company shall not delegate or subcontract its obligations under this Agreement to any other person or entity without the prior written consent ofthe City, other than a delegation or subcontract to an affiliate ofthe Company.
To CITY:
With Copy to:
To COMPANY:
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SEVERABILITY. If any non-material provision ofthis Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity or unenforceability ofsuch provision shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any ofthe remaining provisions ofthis Agreement, which shall be enforced as ifsuch invalid or unenforceable provision had not been contained herein.
GOOD FAITH AND EXERCISE OF OPTIONS. Parties will exercise any approval, disapproval, consent, option, discretion, election, opinion or choice under this Agreement, make a requirement under this Agreement, or interpret this Agreement ("Discretionary Action") reasonably. Parties will exercise their rights and remedies in good faith in accordance with Applicable Law. Any referee, court or other decisionmaker must find the party’s exercise to be reasonable.
Anthony E. Galycan, Esq.
Gridley City Attorney
1129 D Street, PO Box “A”
Marysville, CA 95901
USA Waste of California, Inc.
Attn: President
333 E. Turner Road
Lodi. CA 95240
City of Gridley
City Hall
685 Kentucky Street
Gridley, CA 95948
Attn: City Administrator
or to such address as either party may from time to time designate by notice to the other given in accordance with this Section. Such notice shall be deemed effective on the date personally served or, if mailed, three (3) business days from the date such notice is deposited in the mail.
1 1 9 ENTIRE AGREEMENT; PRIOR AGREEMENTS; WAIVER This
Agreement, including all Exhibits and Attachments attached hereto, constitutes the full and entire agreement between the parties with respect to the matters covered herein. All prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations, writings and other communications between the parties arc hereby superseded and are no longer of any force and effect, except to the extent that the terms ofsuch communications are expressly addressed in this Agreement. As ofthe Effective Date, this Agreement shall supersede any and all prior agreements between the parties. No waiver of any provision ofthis Agreement shall be deemed or shall constitute a waiver of any other provision, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
Signatures on following page
11.11. INTERPRETATION. The language of each and all paragraphs, terms and/or provisions ofthis Agreement, shall, in all eases and for any and all purposes, and in any way and all circumstances whatsoever, be construed as a whole, according to its fair meaning, and not for or against any party hereto and with no regard whatsoever to the identity or status of any person or persons who drafted all or any portion ofthis Agreement.
11.12. THIRD PARTIES. Nothing in this Agreement expressed or implied is intended or shall be construed to confer upon or give to any person or entity other than the Parties hereto and their successors and permitted assigns, any rights or remedies under or by reason ofthis Agreement.
11.10. SECTION HEADINGS. The section and subsection headings in this Agreement arc for convenience ofreference only and are not intended to be used in the construction ofthis Agreement nor to alter or affect any ofits provisions.
11.13. AUTHORITY. All individuals executing this Agreement on behalf ofthe City or the Company represent and warrant that they are duly authorized to execute and deliver this Agreement to the other Party.
CITY OF GRIDLEY, CALIFORNIA
By:
Title:
USA WASTE OF CALI RNIA, INC.
By:
Nam<
Title:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as ofthe day and year first above written.
Name:
(Uh)
Aluminum cans
Glassjars and bottles
Paperjunk mail
Colored paper and bags
Steel, bi-metal, and tin cans
Mixed paper
Brown paper bags
Plastic bottles and jugs
Chip board
Catalogs
Plastic containers (#1-2)
Clean foil containers
Paper egg cartons
Corrugated cardboard
Small scrap and cast aluminum
Exhibit 1
Recyclable Materials
Residential Carts
Service Rate
Extra Pickup Charges
Service Rate
Ancillary Charges
Service Rate
$106.89
$56.58
$100.62
Late Payment charge
Exhibit 2
First Year Service Rates
2.5% of balance
($5 00 min. Chg.)
CITY OF GRIDLEY
Effective 1/1/2024
Residential Rates
35 gallon
64 gallon
95 gallon
Bag
$21.75
$25 86
$29.89
$34.97
$12.93
$14 95
$17.48
$10.62
$12.19
$12 19
$5.70
__________ Long walk service. Up to 100 feet
_________ Long walk service. 101 to 200 feet
_____________ Overfull Container (Snapshot)
____________________ Contamination charge
_____________Extra Pickup / Go Back Charge| _________________Replace lost or stolen cart Replace or Exchange damaged container
_______________________(not caused by WM)
Account reactivation charge (from bad pay) -
___________________________no cart delivery
Account reactivation charge (from bad pay) -
w/ cart delivery
$12 36
$24.78
$11.01
$13.22
$56.58
$106.89
35 gallon - Senior
_______ 35 gallon
_______ 64 gallon
_______ 95 gallon
Add'l 35 gallon
Add'l 64 gallon
Add’l 90 gallon
Commercial Carts
1 xWeek 2xWeek 3 x Week 4 x Week 5 x Week 6 x Week
Commercial Bin Rates - Quantity 1 Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate 1 xWeek 2 x Week 3 xWeek 4 xWeek 5 xWeek 6 xWeek
Commercial Bin Rates - Quantity 2 Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Rate Commercial Recycling Rate
CITY OF GRIDLEY
Effective 1/1/2024
Commercial Rates
64 Gallon - EOW
2 Yard - IxWeek
3 Yard -lxWeek
4 Yard - IxWeek
$295.07
$363.17
$479.22
$594.05
$710.14
$825.00
$941.02
$1,170.59
1 xWeek
Rate
$134.28
$164.25
$215.44
$265.36
$316.54
$366.49
$417.68
$518.77
$480.62
$594.22
$785.44
$975.27
$1,165.08
$1.356.30
$1,546.10
$1,927.13
2 xWeek
Rate
$717.16
$888.23
$1.173.13
$1.459.15
$1.743.86
$2.030.06
$2.314.79
$2.885.67
$244.03
$301.50
$396.48
$491.37
$586.30
$681.25
$777.44
$967.31
$336.85
1416.45
$549.55
$681.36
$814.52
$947.55
$1,079.39
$1.34432
$666.20
$825.34
$1.09029
$1,356.50
$1.621.56
$1.886.35
$2.151.28
$2,682.38
3 xWeek
Rate
$995.58
$1,234.30
11.632.32
$2,030.34
$2,428.58
$2.826.42
13.223.16
$4,019.21
$429.64
$532.61
$702.64
$872.64
$1.042.58
$1.212.60
$1,382.62
$1,722.61
$851.78
$1.056.47
$1.396.52
$1,736.53
$2,076.43
$2,417.69
$2.757.74
$3,437.68
4 xWeek
Rate
$1^75.21
$1,580.31
$2,091.66
$2,601.64
$3,111.53
$3,621.51
$4,132.87
$5,152.81
$1,038.67
$1.287.62
$1,702.62
$2,117.76
$2,532.65
$2,947.86
$3.362.88
$4.192.93
$522.43
$647.57
$854.43
$1.062.61
$1270.72
$1.477.65
$1,685.80
$2,100.84
5 xWeek
Rate
$1.553.62
$1,927.68
$2,549.54
$3,172.89
$3.794.65
$4,418.01
$5,041.20
$6,286.26
$665.69
$824.93
$1,089.85
$1.356.09
$1,620.99
$1.885.93
$2,150.87
$2,681.99
$1,323.88
$1.642.36
$2.173.50
$2,703.35
$3,234.48
$3.764.32
$4.295.52
$5,356.49
Mufti-Unit Residential Bin Rate*
_________________________ 1 Yard
1.5 Yard
2 Yard
3 Yard
_________________________ 4 Yard
_________________________ 5 Yard
6 Yard
8 Yard
_____35 gallon
64 gallon
95 gallon
Add'l 35 gallon
Add'l 64 gallon
Add'l 90 gallon
1 Yard
1.5 Yard
2 Yard
3 Yard
4 Yard
5 Yard
6 Yard
8 Yard
1 Yard
1.5 Yard
2 Yard
3 Yard
4 Yard
5 Yard
6 Yard
8 Yard
1 xWeek
Rate
$437.55
$542.29
$715.08
$887.97
$1.060.80
$1.233.70
$1,406.51
$1,752.16
$30 85
$91 44
$96.96
$104 67
$151^5
$185.36
$243.37
$301.41
$358.17
$416.23
$474.27
$589.05
2 xWeek
Rate
$216.06
$265.44
$349.11
$432.74
$516.39
$600.03
$683.66
$850.93
3 xWeek
Rate
$297.83
$366.68
$484.04
$600.14
$717.51
$833.55
$950.94
$1,183.08
6 xWeek
Rate
$1.982.07
$2,459.78
$3,255.86
$4,051.92
$4.846.71
$5,642.78
$6,438.86
$8.029.73
6 x Week
Rate
$583.53
$723.19
$955.53
$1,187.87
$1.418.89
$1.651.26
$1,883.58
$2,348.24
Commercial Bin Rates • Quantity 3
1 Yard
1.5 Yard
__________________________ 2 Yard
3 Yard
__________________________ 4 Yard
5 Yard
6 Yard
8 Yard
4 xWeek
Rate
$379.56
$469.15
$618.99
$767.54
$917.30
$1,067.13
$1,216.94
$1,516.50
5 xWeek
Rate
$461.33
$570.37
$752.64
$934.89
$1,118.40
$1,300.67
$1,482.93
$1,848.67
Rate
$34.69
$48.87
$84.53
$33.38
$48.87
$84.53
6 Yard - lxWeek| S119 00
Extra Pickup Charges Rate
Ancillary Charges Rate
Extra pickup non-service day Trip Charge 5125 74
SI 69.75
Replace lost or stolen container
556.58
524523
Late Payment charge
Replace container. Damage not caused
by WM
2.5% of balance
($5.00 min
Chg.)
___________________Contamination Bin
__________________ Contamination Cart
Lock bar and lock - one time installation
_____________________________ charge
_________________ Lock service charge
Container clearVexchange
_____________ Overfull Bin (Snapshot)
___________ Overafull Cart (Snapshot)
Account reactivation charge (from bad
___________________pay) - no delivery
Account reactivation charge (from bad
pay) - w/ delivery
51 25
5188.64
WM
Replacement
Cost + 25%
WM
Replace/Repair
Cost 25%
588 15
516.53
56-0.60
518 73
510.91
512.53
512.53
55.83 566 02
578.56
597 84
5126 70
5152.15
5177 23
5202.31
5227 42
5252 43
35 gallon
64 gallon
95 gallon
Bag
1 Yard
1.5 Yard
2 Yard
3 Yard
4 Yard
5 yard
6 Yard
7 Yard
8 Yard
Service Rate
Service Rate
Ancillary Fees
Service Rate
$55.82
$186.08
Late Payment charge
Replace Roll Off Box. Damage
not caused by WM
Debris Box - Clean Recyclable
Materials
Replace lost or stolen Roll Off
Box
Debris Box - Municipal Solid
Waste
2.5% of
balance ($5.00
min. Chg.)
CITY OF GRIDLEY
Effective 1/1/2024
Debris Box Rates
Account reactivation charge
(from bad pay) - no delivery
Account reactivation charge
(from bad pay) - w/ delivery
20 Yard - Wood or Metal
30 Yard - Wood or Metal
40 Yard - Wood or Metal
____ 20 Yard - Masonry
10 Yard - Concrete
Demurrage - Per Day
Waste Trip Charge
Compactor - Per Yard
___________Delivery
_________ Exchange
________Trip Charge
__________ Relocate
__________ Removal
Excessive Net Weight
$497.44
$563.17
$633.56
$994.92
$1,124.74
$1,451.69
$303.53
$342.59
$377.00
$303.53
$323.82
S17.50
565.16
531.26
$188.64
$188.64
$188.64
$188.64
$188.64
$880.27
WM
Replacement
Cost + 25%
WM
Replace/Repair
Cost + 25%
20 Yard - MSW
30 Yard - MSW
40 Yard - MSW
20 Yard - Tires
30 Yard - Tires
40 Yard - Tires
WM
ORD Ranch Road Transfer Station Rate Schedule
Service Rate
CITY OF GRIDLEY
Effective 1/1/2024
Ord Ranch Transfer Station
Minimum Charge___________
Up to 2 barrels_____________
Up to 3 cans_______________
Any size pickup____________
Bulky Items (each)__________
Appliances with Fieon_______
Appliances without Freon
CRT's / Televisions up to 31" *
Wire (per approx yard)_______
Car Tires__________________
Truck Tires_____________________________________ __________ *(for Televisions over 32” call City offices for appropriate disposal) S14.32
S14.32
S14,32
$30.06
S24.73
$54.03
$24.73
$0.00
$21.38
$7,31
$21.38
Rounded Rate
(to nearest
dollar)
$14.00
$14.00
$14.00
$30.00
$25.00
$54.00
$25.00
50.00 $21 CO
S7 00
$21.00
Company shall provide the following sen ices at no charge to the City.
CITY FACILITIES*
+
SPECIAL EVENTS
Solid waste containers and recycling containers for up to 4 conununity events, per year. • Recycling containers are to be provided as directed by the City.
City Hall Police Facility
Electric Warehouse
Fire Station
4-cubic yard container
2 cubic yard container
2 cubic yard container
• A total of 20 solid waste containers ranging from 2-cubic yards to 4-cubic yards shall be provided on an annual basis.
Exhibit 3
City Facilities / Special Events
C ontainers shall be emptied weekly or more often if necessary.
City Council Agenda Item #7
Staff Report
Date: March 2, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Christopher Smith, Principal Planner
Subject: Maintenance Assessment District No. 8 – Steffen Estates: City of Gridley Adoption of Resolution 2026-R-005: Declaring the Intent to Levy and Collet Assessments, and setting a Time and Place for a Public Hearing Recommendation
City staff respectfully recommends that the City Council:
1. Preliminarily approve the Engineer’s Report for Maintenance Assessment District No. 8 (Steffen Estates Subdivision);
2. Adopt the Resolution Declaring the Intention to Form Maintenance Assessment District No. 8; and
3. Set a public hearing date at least forty-five (45) days following the mailing of assessment ballots, in accordance with Article XIII D of the California Constitution.
Background
On approval of Tentative Subdivision Map No. 1-25 (Steffen Estates Subdivision), the City required formation of a Maintenance Assessment District (MAD) as a condition of approval. The proposed subdivision consists of 45 residential lots and associated public improvements.
The purpose of Maintenance Assessment District No. 8 is to fund the ongoing maintenance, operation, repair, and replacement of improvements that provide special benefit to the subdivision, including:
• Storm water detention basin (Lot “X”) landscaping and irrigation; • Street lighting improvements;
These improvements are described in the City Engineer’s Report The Engineer’s Report establishes:
• The estimated annual maintenance cost of $23,041.98;
• Equal apportionment of costs across 45 residential lots; • An estimated annual assessment of $512.04 per lot;
• CPI-based adjustment provisions;
• Annual credit provisions if collected revenue exceeds actual cost.
X Regular
Special
Closed
Emergency
At this stage, the City Council is not forming the District or levying assessments. Adoption of the Resolution of Intention initiates proceedings and authorizes mailing of notice and assessment ballots pursuant to Article XIII D of the California Constitution (Proposition 218).
Proposition 218 Compliance
Article XIII D of the California Constitution requires:
• Written notice mailed to each property owner subject to the proposed assessment; • A minimum forty-five (45) day notice period prior to the public hearing; • Inclusion of an assessment ballot weighted according to proportional financial obligation;
• Tabulation of ballots at the close of the public hearing; • Abandonment of the proposed assessment if a majority protest exists.
If no majority protest is received, the City Council may proceed with adoption of a Formation and Levy Resolution at a subsequent meeting.
Financial Impact
The proposed annual assessment for Maintenance Assessment District No. 8 is:
• Total Annual District Cost: $23,041.98
• Number of Lots: 45
• Estimated Annual Assessment per Lot: $512.04
Compliance with City Council Strategic Plan or Budget Goals Formation of the Maintenance Assessment District ensures that subdivision-specific infrastructure is maintained in a fiscally responsible manner without imposing financial burden on the General Fund, thereby supporting sustainable infrastructure management and long-term service delivery.
Attachments
1. Resolution No. 2026-R-005: Declaring the Intention to Form Maintenance Assessment District No. 8
2. Engineer’s Report for Maintenance Assessment District No. 8, including Exhibits A, B, and C
RESOLUTION NO.
2026-R-005
Resolution No. 2026-R-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRIDLEY DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO FORM MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 8 (STEFFEN ESTATES SUBDIVISION) PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972 AND INITIATING
PROCEEDINGS UNDER ARTICLE XIII D OF THE CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Gridley is authorized pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code §22500 et seq.) (the “Act”) to form maintenance assessment districts for the maintenance, operation, repair, and replacement of public improvements; and
WHEREAS, as a condition of approval of Tentative Subdivision Map No. 1-25 (Steffen Estates Subdivision), APN 021-250-008-000, the City required the formation of a maintenance assessment district to fund ongoing maintenance of improvements of special benefit to the subdivision; and WHEREAS, the improvements proposed to be maintained include:
1. Storm water detention basin (Lot “X”) landscaping and irrigation; and
2. Street lighting improvements;
as more particularly described in the City Engineer’s Report prepared for Maintenance Assessment District No. 8; and
WHEREAS, the boundaries of the proposed District are described in Exhibit “A” and shown in Exhibit “B” to the Engineer’s Report; and
WHEREAS, the Engineer’s Report includes a proposed method of apportionment and estimated annual assessment amount for each parcel within the proposed District; and WHEREAS, Article XIII D, Section 4 of the California Constitution requires that property owners subject to a proposed assessment be provided written notice and the opportunity to submit assessment ballots prior to the imposition of any assessment; and
WHEREAS, the proposed assessments shall be levied only upon parcels receiving special benefit from the improvements and shall not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred upon each parcel, as required by Article XIII D of the California Constitution.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Gridley as follows:
Section 1. Declaration of Intention.
The City Council hereby declares its intention to form Maintenance Assessment District No. 8 (Steffen Estates Subdivision) pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
Section 2. Engineer’s Report.
The Engineer’s Report for the proposed District is hereby preliminarily approved and ordered filed with the City Clerk for public inspection.
Section 3. Proposed Improvements.
RESOLUTION NO.
2026-R-005
Resolution No. 2026-R-005
The District shall provide for the maintenance, operation, repair, and replacement of the improvements described in the Engineer’s Report, including capital reserves as necessary to ensure the continued functioning of the improvements.
Section 4. Public Hearing.
A public hearing regarding the formation of the proposed District and the levy of assessments shall be held as follows:
Date: April 20th, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: City Council Chambers, City of Gridley
At the public hearing, the City Council shall consider all protests and assessment ballots submitted.
Section 5. Notice and Ballot Proceedings.
The City Clerk is directed to:
1. Mail written notice and assessment ballots to the record owner of each identified parcel within the proposed District at least forty-five (45) days prior to the public hearing, in accordance with Article XIII D, Section 4 of the California Constitution;
2. Include in the notice the total amount of the proposed assessment for each parcel, the basis for calculation, the duration of the assessment, the reason for the assessment, and the date, time, and location of the public hearing;
3. Conduct ballot tabulation at the close of the public hearing, with ballots weighted according to the proportional financial obligation of each affected parcel.
If a majority protest exists, the City Council shall not impose the assessment.
Section 6. CEQA.
Adoption of this Resolution of Intention does not constitute approval of the levy of assessments and does not commit the City to a definite course of action. Environmental review, if required, shall be completed prior to formation of the District.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the following Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gridley was duly introduced and passed at a normal scheduled meeting of the City Council of the City of Gridley held on the 2nd day of March 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS
RESOLUTION NO.
2026-R-005
Resolution No. 2026-R-005
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS
ATTEST: APPROVE:
Elisa Arteaga, City Clerk Michael W. Farr, Mayor
CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT
CITY OF GRIDLEY
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 8
Maintenance Assessment District Improvements
As a condition of approval of Tentative Subdivision Map No. 1-25, commonly known as Steffan Estates Subdivision, it is necessary to form a maintenance assessment district and assess the expenses of maintenance and operation of the improvements of special benefit to that subdivision. The boundary of Maintenance Assessment District No. 8 (District) is described in Exhibit “A” and delineated in Exhibit “B” attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. The annual assessment shall be used for the purpose of funding the annual costs of maintenance and operation of the following public improvements:
1. Storm water detention basin (Lot “X”) improvements including landscaping and irrigation.
2. Street lighting.
Annual Assessment
The assessment cost breakdown is shown in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. The total annual cost for the District is $ 23,041.98 .
Method of Apportionment
The method of apportionment is based on an equally proportionate benefit received by each lot within the maintenance assessment district. Each of the 45 lots shall be apportioned an equal share of the costs associated with Maintenance District No. 8.
Annual Assessment per Lot
Total annual contribution $ 512.04 per lot
Adjustment to Annual Assessments Based on Increases in Consumer Price Index Any increase in the amount of the total annual assessment as well as any increase in an annual assessment levied against a particular lot or parcel within the boundaries of this assessment district to account for inflation shall be calculated in the following manner:
If, on the first day of the City fiscal year commencing on July 1st following the establishment of a maintenance assessment district in the manner provided by the Improvement Act of 1911 (Streets and Highways Code Sections 5820 et seq.), and on the first day of each fiscal year thereafter that the assessment district remains in effect, there is an increase in the cost of operating and maintaining the public improvements to be funded with assessment district revenues, as measured by an increase in the consumer price index during such period of time, then the total annual assessment levied against all properties within the assessment district, as well as the proportional annual assessment levied against each lot or parcel within the boundaries of the assessment district shall also be increased in proportion to the increase in such costs. The determination of whether there has been an increase in such costs and the amount of the increase in such assessments which is proportional to the increase in such costs shall be made by the Director of Public Works and shall be based exclusively on the percentage increase during such period of time in the consumer price index published by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics for all Urban Consumers -- U.S. Cities Average (all items) or such other measure employed by the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics in lieu of such consumer price index which measures the cost of living in U.S. cities.
Credits Against Annual Assessments Based on Prior Year Maintenance Costs If the actual cost of operating and maintaining the public improvements funded by revenues from this assessment district during any year the assessment district remains in effect is less than the assessment levied for that year, the difference between the actual cost of operating and maintaining the public improvements and the assessment levied for that year shall be credited against the assessments levied during the next succeeding year in the manner prescribed as follows. If on the first day of the City fiscal year commencing on July 1st following the establishment of a maintenance assessment district in the manner provided by the Improvement Act of 1911 (Streets and Highways Code Sections 5820 et seq.), and on the first day of each fiscal year thereafter that the assessment district remains in effect, the total annual assessment levied during the preceding fiscal year exceeded the actual cost of operating and maintaining the public improvements to be funded with assessment district revenues during such preceding year, then the total annual assessment levied against the property within the assessment district during the ensuing fiscal year shall be reduced by a credit equal to the difference between the total annual assessment levied during the preceding fiscal year and the actual cost of operating and maintaining the public improvements to be funded with assessment district revenues during such preceding fiscal year.
In particular, the total annual assessment levied against all property within the maintenance assessment district shall be reduced during the ensuing fiscal year, and only during the ensuing fiscal year, by an amount equal to the difference between the total annual assessment levied during the preceding fiscal year and the total cost of operating and maintaining the public improvements to be funded with assessment district revenues during such preceding fiscal year, and the annual assessment levied against each individual lot or parcel within the boundaries of the assessment district shall be reduced during the ensuing fiscal year, and only during such ensuing fiscal year, by a portion of such amount which is calculated by the Director of Public Works using the method of apportionment set forth in the City Engineer's Report as approved by the City Council at the time the district was established.
Termination Date of the Assessment District
Maintenance Assessment District No. 8 shall continue from year to year until dissolved by the City Council of the City of Gridley.
Engineer’s Statement
I do hereby assess and apportion said amount to be assessed upon the assessable lots within the “Steffan Estates Subdivision” upon each lot, severally and respectively, in accordance with the special benefits to be received by such lots and more particularly set forth in Exhibit “A”, Exhibit “B” and Exhibit “C” attached hereto.
By:
David P. Harden
R.C.E. 84216
Dated:
EXHIBIT "C"
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 8
Annual Assessment Cost Breakdown
17,873 SF 50.0% $2.75 $24,575.38
12 EA 100.0% $2,500.00 $30,000.00
$54,575.38
164.6327952% $89,848.97
2.7184600% $2,442.51
17,873 SF 100.0% $0.7500 $13,404.75
12 EA 100.0% $145.00 $1,740.00
$360.00
$3,000.00
$20,947.26
$2,094.73
$23,041.98
$512.04
Landscaping/Irrigation of Lot "X"
Landscaping/Irrigation of Lot "X"
Annual Operation and Maintenance Cost:
6% Sinking Fund (annualized cost of 20-year replacement) Street Light
Water
Subtotal:
Street Lights (maintenance and electricity)
Adjustment Factor (percentage adjusted for inflation)
Overhead and Administration (10% of Direct Costs)
Supplies and Materials
Steffan Estates Subdivision Residential Lot Assessment (45 Lots) Capital Cost (Annualized replacement cost based upon 20-year schedule):
Quantity
Replacement
Percentage Unit Cost Amount
Subtotal:
Total Assessment:
City Council Agenda Item #8
Staff Report
Date: March 2, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator
Subject: Planning Commission Vacancies – Term Expiration: December 31, 2029 Recommendation
While no formal action is required, staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Announce the three Planning Commission vacancies.
2. Encourage City residents to submit letters of interest for consideration at the March 16, 2026 meeting. The deadline for submittal of interest is March 13, 2026, 12:00 pm (noon).
Background
A Planning Commission is a citizen advisory body of five members that plays a central role in shaping how a city grows, develops, and preserves community character. It operates within authority granted by state law and the local municipal code. For a city like Gridley, balancing growth, infrastructure capacity, and fiscal sustainability, the Planning Commission is one of the most influential quasi-judicial bodies in local government.
The City of Gridley currently has three vacancies on the Planning Commission. Each position is a four-year term, expiring December 31, 2029. Appointees must reside within the City of Gridley.
The City Council is announcing these vacancies to the public and encouraging interested residents to submit letters of interest. Submissions received by 12:00 pm (noon) on Friday, March 13, 2026, will be considered by the City Council at the March 16, 2026, meeting.
Letters of interest should be submitted to:
Carmen Santana, Deputy City Clerk
Gridley City Hall
685 Kentucky St. Gridley, CA 95948
Financial Impact
There is no direct financial impact associated with approval of the letters of submittal.
Attachments
Gridley Herald Notice
X Regular
Special
Closed
Emergency
CITY OF GRIDLEY SEEKING APPLICANTS
FOR PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY
The City of Gridley is currently accepting applications to fill three vacant seats on the Gridley Planning Commission. The City invites interested residents to submit a Letter of Interest for consideration.
The Planning Commission plays a vital role in shaping the future of Gridley by reviewing land use proposals, zoning regulations, and development plans to ensure responsible growth and adherence to the City's General Plan. Commissioners serve as an advisory body to the City Council, helping to guide decisions that impact the community's long-term development.
Residents who are passionate about community planning, land use, and responsible development are encouraged to apply. Applicants must reside within the City of Gridley and be available to attend regular Planning Commission meetings. The appointed commissioners will serve a term ending on December 31, 2029.
Letters of Interest should include the applicant’s name, address, contact information, and a brief statement outlining their qualifications and reasons for wanting to serve on the Planning Commission.
Deadline for Submission: Letters of Interest must be submitted by noon, March 13, 2026 to the City Clerk’s Office.
Submission Information:
Carmen Santana, City Clerk Office
City of Gridley
685 Kentucky St.
Gridley, CA 95948
For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected] The Gridley Herald 3-6-2026
City Council Agenda Item #9
Staff Report
Date: March 2, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator
Subject: Council Committee Appointments
Recommendation
Staff recommends the City Council provide input regarding committee appointments for the 2026 calendar year.
Background
Historically, the City Council reviews and reappoints members to various committees and boards every two years. Since there were no modifications at the last adoption on December 16, 2024, city administration wishes to check in with the Council regarding appointments for the upcoming year.
The purpose of these appointments is to improve governance efficiency, deepen policy analysis, ensure regional representation, and align Council oversight with strategic priorities while preserving transparency and compliance. These committees cover a range of focus areas, including flood control, air quality, behavioral health, and disaster response. Providing Councilmembers the opportunity to discuss appointments ensures adequate representation on each committee while balancing individual preferences and existing commitments.
The next full review of committee appointments can be expected after the conclusion of the November 2026 General Election.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to review appointments.
Attachments
Current Appointments
X Regular
Special
Closed
Emergency
2025 City of Gridley - City Council Committees - Approved 12/18/24 Committee When / Where
Current Appointment
Primary/Alternate
Butte Subbasin Advisory Board
Rotates among members, City of Biggs
Council Chambers Farr/Johnson
Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency
2nd Wednesday, 1:00 p.m., 1201 Civic
Center Drive, YC Bruce Johnson
Butte County Assn. of Gov'ts. (BCAG)
4th Thursday, 9:00 a.m., 326 Huss Drive,
Suite 100, Chico Calderon / Sanchez
Butte County Air Quality Following BCAG meeting (listed above) Calderon / Sanchez LAFCo Commission
1st Thursday at 9:00 a.m., 25 County
Center Dr., Oroville Bruce Johnson
Northern California Power Association
(N.C.P.A.)
3rd Thursday, 10:30 am, 651 Commerce
Dr., Roseville Farr/Sanchez
Butte County Solid Waste JPA No regular schedule Calderon / Johnson Local Agency Task Force 20(Solid Waste) No regular schedule Calderon / Johnson Mosquito Abatement
2nd Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. Alternates
Chico/Oroville Bruce Johnson
Loan Committee As needed Catalina Sanchez
Gridley Chamber of Commerce
Second Monday of the Month, 890 Hazel
St Gridley James Roberts
Red Suspenders Committee
Bi-weekly Meetings -3 Months Prior, 890
Hazel St. Gridley James Roberts
Winter Festival Committee
Bi-weekly Meetings - 3 Months Prior, 890
Hazel St. Gridley James Roberts
Council Human Resources As needed Johson/Farr
Disaster Council As needed Calderon / Johnson
Butte Co. Continuum of Care
3 rd Monday, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Virtual -
via Zoom Calderon / TBD
Butte County Emergency Medical Advisory
Group
3 rd Wednesday every two months at 1:00
pm via Zoom Calderon / Johnson
Behavioral Health Advisory Board
3rd Wednesday every month 3-5:00 pm
via Zoom or in person : Chico
Community Counseling Center 109
Parmac Rd., Ste #1, Chico Calderon
Utility and Public Works Committee As needed Johnson/Roberts Development Collaboration Committee As needed Farr / Johnson